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Nigeria's disputed players left out of DR Congo World Cup squad

Nigeria's disputed players left out of DR Congo World Cup squad

The Democratic Republic of Congo have omitted two players from their squad due to a dispute with Nigeria over eligibility for the 2026 World Cup play-offs.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo have dropped two players at odds with the Nigeria Football Federation from their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-offs, sparking controversy over a FIFA dispute. The omitted players were part of NFF-complaints highlighted to the governing body. DRC's team will head into the playoffs without the disputed duo but face uncertainty due to ongoing diplomatic tensions with Nigeria.

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